Any damages to the roof of your commercial property can cause major problems for your business operations. Even a small issue could eventually lead to downtime and more expensive repairs in the future. If you don’t regularly check the state of your roof, however, you may not be able to immediately spot some key indicators that it’s time to call for help from a professional commercial roofer. Luckily, there are a few easy ways to determine if your roof needs some attention without having to crawl on top of your building every day for an inspection.…
Homeowners often assume that if a roof is young, they don’t have to worry about potential problems. Often, this is true — roofs typically last 20 or 30 years before they need to be replaced. However, it is not unheard of for young roofs to develop certain problems, and when these problems do occur, you don’t want them to go unnoticed. Here are some roofing problems that are not exactly common in newer roofs but are common enough to warrant keeping your eyes out for them.…
Have you ever seen a picture of a cozy cottage with what looks like a thick, puffy roof? Chances are, that was a thatched roof — a roof made from water reeds or straw. Thatched roofing is a lot more effective than it sounds like it would be, and while it is mostly a relic of a bygone era, it is not completely obsolete. There are still some roofing companies that specialize in thatching, and it can be a nice choice for a cozy cottage or country home.…
